- past participle of rise.
risen
Britishverb
adjective
Example Sentences
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Strong winds that had fuelled the fire had eased, humidity levels had risen and temperatures had fallen, Sanz said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
For years, Fed data have shown that consumers’ disposable spending has risen alongside their wealth, while savings rates have fallen.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Researchers are hoping to build a clearer picture of how endangered basking sharks use and behave in Manx waters, as sightings of the species have risen this year.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
The refinery’s output of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel have all risen more than 70% so far this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
She peered into the water as she crossed the bridge, eyeing the dark line on the pylons where the water had once risen.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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